Program Director - Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Responsibilities:
ACOTE-SPECIFIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR ROLE REQUIREMENTSAdherence to the ACOTE definition of Release Time, assigned as the instructor-of-record for a maximum of 18 credits per academic year.
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHINGKPI:
Achieve an overall student satisfaction level of at least 85% on all student surveys (course and functional surveys)Act as subject matter expert for subject areas of expertise including distance education.
If teaching two or more courses during the academic year, maintain written professional growth and development plans (see Professional Development Plans in ACOTE standards of accreditation).
Engage in professional development specific to the occupational therapy assistant profession, subject matter expertise, and content delivery methods.
Maintain continuing education (CE) hours to ensure renewed OT or OTA licensure.
Ensure oversight of curriculum design to meet program accreditation standards.
Coordinate accreditation, program review, and assessment activities required for compliance with institutional accreditation standards and academic program accreditor (as applicable) standards.
Conduct periodic evaluation of academic program outcomes and write program evaluation plans (PEP).
Conduct instructor observation(s) in an objective, unbiased, nonthreatening manner pertaining to quality and scope of instructional delivery.
Participate in course and program orientation for new students.
Maintain a schedule of student representative meetings, document meeting minutes and write action plans based on student feedback.
Coordinate the academic honors program for students.
DISTANCE EDUCATION/INSTRUCTIONExercise oversight of established occupational therapy assistant program policy and procedures and curriculum design.
Provide mentorship to the core faculty and academic fieldwork coordinators to maintain diverse teaching methodology utilization and to drive continuous quality improvement.
STRATEGIC PLANNINGKPI:
Achieve 70% participation rate on all student surveys (course-end and functional)KPI:
Maintain a New Student retention rate of 92%Initiate curriculum changes to maintain high quality academic program(s).
Ensure faculty documentation of teachers required for compliance with institutional accreditation standards.
Coordinate supply and equipment ordering and maintenance to meet program(s) objectives.
Provide mentorship to teachers and externship coordinators to maintain student retention.
Participate in new student enrollment activities.
Coordinate teaching assignments.
MANAGEMENT OF FACULTY AND FIELDWORK COORDINATORSKPI:
Maintain 90-day teacher retention.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with internal and external college stakeholders.
Participate in advising students.
Monitor course attendance and ensure that all attendance is entered in accordance with college policy.
Collaborate with the regional dean of allied health/assistantDean/associate dean to develop and promote internal communication.
Conduct quarterly faculty meetings and document meeting minutes.
Provide ongoing supervision of academic fieldwork coordinators.
Participate in the search process for new members of the faculty.
Facilitate orientation for new members of the faculty.
Provide instructional support to students and refer to student advisors as needed.
SUCCESS PLANNINGUtilize feedback and data-driven decision-making strategies to evaluate the impact of fieldwork course outcomes regularly.
Participate in accreditation and program reviews, required for compliance with institutional and program accreditors standards.
STUDENT RETENTION MANAGEMENTKPI:
Maintain Retention/Graduation outcomes according to institutional accreditation standards or program accreditation standards, or both as applicable.
Maintain an inclusive college environment that celebrates and promotes understanding and respect for a diverse student body, academic staff, and community.
Manage student retention with data-informed strategies to achieve accreditor benchmarks and college budget/metrics.
Manage local retention plans; manage the student re-entry process.
Engage in student advising managing communication processes to identify and respond to all students.
CUSTOMER SERVICEDemonstrate sensitivity and understanding of all college students and faculty with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
Meet with prospective students engaged in the pre-enrollment process.
Other duties as assigned.
SDL2017 Recommended Skills Coaching And Mentoring Consulting Continuous Quality Improvement (Cqi) Customer Service Decision Making Maintenance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
ACOTE-SPECIFIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR ROLE REQUIREMENTSAdherence to the ACOTE definition of Release Time, assigned as the instructor-of-record for a maximum of 18 credits per academic year.
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHINGKPI:
Achieve an overall student satisfaction level of at least 85% on all student surveys (course and functional surveys)Act as subject matter expert for subject areas of expertise including distance education.
If teaching two or more courses during the academic year, maintain written professional growth and development plans (see Professional Development Plans in ACOTE standards of accreditation).
Engage in professional development specific to the occupational therapy assistant profession, subject matter expertise, and content delivery methods.
Maintain continuing education (CE) hours to ensure renewed OT or OTA licensure.
Ensure oversight of curriculum design to meet program accreditation standards.
Coordinate accreditation, program review, and assessment activities required for compliance with institutional accreditation standards and academic program accreditor (as applicable) standards.
Conduct periodic evaluation of academic program outcomes and write program evaluation plans (PEP).
Conduct instructor observation(s) in an objective, unbiased, nonthreatening manner pertaining to quality and scope of instructional delivery.
Participate in course and program orientation for new students.
Maintain a schedule of student representative meetings, document meeting minutes and write action plans based on student feedback.
Coordinate the academic honors program for students.
DISTANCE EDUCATION/INSTRUCTIONExercise oversight of established occupational therapy assistant program policy and procedures and curriculum design.
Provide mentorship to the core faculty and academic fieldwork coordinators to maintain diverse teaching methodology utilization and to drive continuous quality improvement.
STRATEGIC PLANNINGKPI:
Achieve 70% participation rate on all student surveys (course-end and functional)KPI:
Maintain a New Student retention rate of 92%Initiate curriculum changes to maintain high quality academic program(s).
Ensure faculty documentation of teachers required for compliance with institutional accreditation standards.
Coordinate supply and equipment ordering and maintenance to meet program(s) objectives.
Provide mentorship to teachers and externship coordinators to maintain student retention.
Participate in new student enrollment activities.
Coordinate teaching assignments.
MANAGEMENT OF FACULTY AND FIELDWORK COORDINATORSKPI:
Maintain 90-day teacher retention.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with internal and external college stakeholders.
Participate in advising students.
Monitor course attendance and ensure that all attendance is entered in accordance with college policy.
Collaborate with the regional dean of allied health/assistantDean/associate dean to develop and promote internal communication.
Conduct quarterly faculty meetings and document meeting minutes.
Provide ongoing supervision of academic fieldwork coordinators.
Participate in the search process for new members of the faculty.
Facilitate orientation for new members of the faculty.
Provide instructional support to students and refer to student advisors as needed.
SUCCESS PLANNINGUtilize feedback and data-driven decision-making strategies to evaluate the impact of fieldwork course outcomes regularly.
Participate in accreditation and program reviews, required for compliance with institutional and program accreditors standards.
STUDENT RETENTION MANAGEMENTKPI:
Maintain Retention/Graduation outcomes according to institutional accreditation standards or program accreditation standards, or both as applicable.
Maintain an inclusive college environment that celebrates and promotes understanding and respect for a diverse student body, academic staff, and community.
Manage student retention with data-informed strategies to achieve accreditor benchmarks and college budget/metrics.
Manage local retention plans; manage the student re-entry process.
Engage in student advising managing communication processes to identify and respond to all students.
CUSTOMER SERVICEDemonstrate sensitivity and understanding of all college students and faculty with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
Meet with prospective students engaged in the pre-enrollment process.
Other duties as assigned.
SDL2017 Recommended Skills Coaching And Mentoring Consulting Continuous Quality Improvement (Cqi) Customer Service Decision Making Maintenance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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